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Brandenburg Commissions Legal Review After Suspected Child Abuse at Forensic Clinic

The health ministry seeks to identify gaps in the state’s mental health framework following a suspected abuse case.

Overview

  • The ministry ordered an expert report to determine whether Brandenburg’s Psychisch‑Kranken‑Gesetz needs changes.
  • House rules and visitation policies at the Brandenburg an der Havel facility are being examined without delay.
  • Prosecutors in Potsdam are investigating a resident on suspicion of aggravated sexual abuse of a child, with few details released due to ongoing proceedings and privacy protections.
  • The clinic’s medical leadership was dismissed with immediate effect on November 3, removing two staff members after the allegation became public.
  • Officials indicated they will move to close any legal gaps, including proposing changes at the federal level if required, while initially directing inquiries about victim aid to general online resources.